Intelligence: The Eye, the Brain, and the Computer

Fischler, Martin A. and Oscar Firschein

ISBN 10: 0201120011 / ISBN 13: 9780201120011

Published by Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA, 1987

About this Item

xiv, 331 pp. ".[P]rovides an understanding of the concept of intelligence, the nature of the cognitive and perceptual capabilities of people and computers, and the representations and algoritms used to attain intelligent behavior.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Intelligence: The Eye, the Brain, and the Computer
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201120011
• ISBN 13: 9780201120011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Revised
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

This book treats the question of how far we have come in understanding intelligence and in duplicating it mechanically. The major facets of intelligence--reasoning, vision, language and learning are discussed as an approach to contrasting biological intelligence with current computer realizations.

From the Back Cover

This book provides a novel introduction both to human intelligence and to artificial intelligence. It discusses the underlying mechanisms by which intelligent behavior is achieved, how these mechanisms have evolved, and how they operate. The authors emphasize the central role of "representation," the use of internal models, as the major mechanism underlying intelligent behavior.

This important and fascinating book combines general philosophical themes with detailed technical information. While the authors have attempted to make the text understandable to an educated layman, they have also provided ample material of more interest to the specialist. Ideal for a less technical introduction to AI.

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